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Curriculum and Instruction Digital Classroom Retreat - March 11, 2011

In the spirit of problem-based learning (PBL) we will consider the following over-arching questions as we learn today: Our learning will be structured in a blended environment that utilizes digital resources in both an on-line and face-to-face format. Content will be delivered and processed via this wiki. This will allow each of us to customize our learning, share our insight and continue learning and interacting beyond today. Agenda
 * What is a digital classroom? Why are we headed in that direction? How are we going to get there?
 * How does it look different from a traditional classroom?
 * What is similar between a traditional classroom and digital classroom?
 * What are the advantages of a digital learning?
 * What obstacles do we face as we lead the transformation?
 * What becomes easier in a digital environment? What becomes more challenging?
 * What can students accomplish in a digital environment that could not otherwise be accomplished?
 * What can be accomplished today, without additional funding?
 * What is a blended environment?
 * How will learning be different?
 * How will teaching be different?
 * Can a digital classroom allow for differentiation more readily? Individualized learning more readily?
 * How will the roles of stakeholders changes? Students, teachers, parents, administrators?
 * Socratic Seminar
 * In small groups select a virtual station to engage with the content of your choice. Each station is a numbered page in this wiki.
 * As you finish your station, meet at the screen to text an aha, thought, question, or reflection. Regroup and select another virtual station. Although stations are numbered they may be visited in any order. You may pace yourself so that you have time to visit all stations, or you may spend as long as you'd like at any station and continue your learning another day.
 * Repeat as time allows for the majority of the day.
 * Visit the Reflection page to publish a final reflection individually or as a small group.
 * Wrap up
 * What are some ahas from looking over final reflections?
 * What should our first next steps be?
 * How does this work connect to LEAD 2021?